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Lagos Electrician, Chukwukweike Ashiedu To Spend 7 Years In Jail For Assaulting Daughter
A 43-year-old electrician, Chukwukweike Ashiedu was on Thursday sentenced to to seven years imprisonment for indecently assaulting his 17-year-old daughter by Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State.Justice Rahman Oshodi, while handing down the sentence, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond every reasonable dou -
Nigerian Gospel singer Dele Gold Buried At His Residence In Lagos
Nigerian gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, popularly known as Dele Gold, who died on 11 September, was buried on Thursday at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos State.The burial rites began on Tuesday with a service of songs, Christian wake-keep, candlelight procession and artistes night at Victoria Garden Conference Centre, Ikeja.His body was accompanied -
Lagos Govt Seals Popular Idera Market In Oshodi For Violating Environmental Laws
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC, also known as KAI has sealed off Idera Market, located in the Oshodi area of the state for violating environmental laws.This was made known by the Corps Marshal Major Olaniyi Cole, rtd, on Thursday.He said the move was part of intensified efforts to ensure adherence to environmental cleanline -
Drama As Landlord, Wasiu Fatai Beats Up His Tenant Over Relations’ Visit In Lagos
A landlord, Wasiu Fatai, 48, was remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS) in Kirikiri, Lagos, by an Ejigbo Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting his tenant, Bakare Joseph, over his relatives visiting without the landlord's permission.Fatai would remain in custody of the NCoS until the perfection of his bail conditions.Bakare i -
How Customs Intercept N265m Hard Drugs In Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service at Kirikiri Lighter Terminal reported the interception of 51.25 kilograms of cannabis indica, valued at N256 million, in September.In a statement released on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Joy Edeldouk, disclosed this while handing over the seized hard drugs to officers of the Nigerian D -
Lagos Driver Narrowly Escapes Death As Vehicle Overturns
A driver has narrowly escaped death in Lagos State after his vehicle overturned on Wednesday in the Alakija area of Mile 2 of the state.The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday.He noted that the accident occurred when the vehicle veered off -
iPhone Seller, Nelson Chidi Dragged To Court Over Alleged ₦245,000 Fraud In Lagos
The Police in Lagos, on Tuesday, arraigned a 25-year-old man, Nelson Chidi, who allegedly defrauded another man under false pretences of supplying an iPhone.Chidi appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge of obtaining money under false pretences and stealing.He, however, pleaded not guilty before the Magistrate, L K J Layen -
Police Condemn Viral Video Of Inspector’s Conduct With Elderly Woman In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has swiftly condemned the actions of Police Inspector Ayinde M.O, who was caught on video in an altercation with an elderly woman in Alagbado, Lagos.The video, which went viral on social media, shows the inspector trying to forcefully take the keys from the woman’s Sienna vehicle, with some voices in the background -
30 Miscreants Caught In Lagos Raid, 12 Sentenced To Jail
The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps has arrested 30 miscreants, including a woman, during an early morning operation at Oshodi in an effort to uphold law and order.Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner of Water and Environmental Resources, stated this on X platform on Tuesday.Wahab claimed that the accused were brought before the Magistrate C -
VIDEO: NAFDAC Shuts Down Illegal Cosmetics Factory in Lagos, Confiscates N50m Worth of Goods
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully shut down an illegal factory involved in producing counterfeit cosmetic products at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. According to a post shared by the agency on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, September 17, NAFDAC operatives raided -
BREAKING; Lagos Govt Unseals Cubana Chiefpriest’s Restaurant
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has unsealed Donald’s Fast Food (De-Angels Night Club) a restaurant in the Lekki area owned by nightlife businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest.Gistmania recalls that LASEPA earlier sealed the restaurant due to persistent noise pollution and other environmental infractions.The Commissioner, Minis -
54-Yr-Old Man, Benjamin Allegedly Commits Suicide In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a 54-year-old man, simply called Benjamin, has taken his life in the Agege area of the state.The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos.Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Sunday at about 8:00 pm.The police image maker said the elder brother to the de -
Shocking As Man Allegedly Kills Neighbour, Son Over Environmental Sanitation In Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a man (names withheld), for allegedly killing his neighbour and her son over environmental sanitation dispute in Lekki area of the state.The command Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on. Monday in Lagos.He said that the incident happened on Sa -
4 Suspects Nabbed For Illegal Ticketing, Extortion Of Trucks, Bus Drivers In Lagos
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 54 persons allegedly involved in illegal ticketing and extortion of trucks and commercial vehicles entering Lagos State.These arrests according to the agency, were made in Isolo, Mushin, Apapa, Mile 2, and the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.The stick-wielding suspects as gathered, would intercept trucks loaded with -
Lagos State Reopens Odo Iya Alaro Bridge After Early Completion of Maintenance
The Lagos State Government has announced the official reopening of the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge today, September 16, following weeks of temporary closure for essential maintenance work. The bridge, which was closed in July, was initially scheduled to undergo rehabilitation for three months, but the project has been completed ahead of time in under two -
Lagos Wastewater Agency Shuts Down Fast Food Outlet For Illegal Drainage Discharge (Photos)
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off a fast food outlet on Egbeda-Idimu Road for illegally discharging fats and oil into the public drainage system. The restaurant's unsanitary practices reportedly caused severe drainage blockages, leading to an infestation of maggots and houseflies, as well as a foul odor that -
28-Year-Old Man,Yakubu Yusuf Arrested for Vandalizing Bridge Railings In Lagos
In the early hours of Monday, a 28-year-old man identified as Yakubu Yusuf was apprehended for allegedly vandalizing aluminum railings on a bridge near the Old School of Nursing, en route to the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.Officers from the Onikan Police Division arrested Yusuf following a tip-off received around 6:42 a.m. The Divisional Police O -
How Lagos Accident Claims Life Of One, Injures 8 Persons
A road accident on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge has claimed the life of one person and injured eight others.The accident was said to have occurred near the Ilaje area, involving two Mazda commercial buses with registration numbers (LND 624 YE) and (EKY 804 YH).It was gathered that reckless driving was a factor, as both buses had been speeding from -
"You Can’t Run A Family With N400k, N500k or N600k Salary Living In Lagos' - Journalist, Oseni
Journalist, Rufai Oseni has said that with the current state of the Nigerian economy, Nigerians who reside in Lagos cannot run a family with N400k, N500k or even N600k salaries. During a program on Arise TV this morning, Oseni said; ‘’What was the madness about the pricing? Today Dangote said it sold at a certain price, NNPC is saying it carri -
New Pump Price; NNPC To Sell Dangote Petrol N950 In Lagos, N992 In Abuja, N1,019 In Borno
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from Dangote Refinery in retail stations across the country based on September 2024 pricing.The Spokesperson of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye disclosed this in a statement on Monday.The company confirmed that it is paying Dangote Refinery -
Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Lagos
Tragedy occured at Onipanu bus stop, inward Fadeyi, along Funsho-Williams Avenue, Lagos, as a yet-to-be-identified adult male lost his life, late Saturday evening, after a hit-and-run accident.According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred about 8.15 p.m., on the fateful day as all efforts to save the life of the victim failed.Permanent S -
Video Evidence That Made Lagos State Govt Seal Cubana Chiefpriest's Eatery
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources has shared video evidence showing the noise pollution caused by a fast food restaurant owned by celebrity Cubana Chief Priest. The restaurant was sealed off earlier today by the state government for violating noise pollution regulations and committing environmental infractions.In the -
Activist, Omoyele Sowore Details Detention At Lagos Airport Today And Missing Luggage (Video)
Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has recounted his recent detention at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos upon his return to Nigeria on Sunday.Sowore, who has been a prominent figure in Nigerian activism and was the 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), revealed that he has been under the watchlist of the -
Oko Baba Plank Market In Lagos Engulfed by Blaze; Emergency Crews Respond
The Oko Baba plank market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State, is currently engulfed in a severe fire, prompting immediate action from local emergency services.The fire, which reportedly began early on Sunday, has quickly spread to adjacent shanties, causing extensive damage across the area. Eyewitness Adedeji Olalekan, using the handle #Stylomedia on X, -
PHOTOS: Lagos State Govt Seal up Cubana Chiefpriest’s Eatery Over Noise Pollution, Others
The Lagos State Government has sealed up Cubana Chiefpriest’s popular eatery, *Donald's*, due to complaints of noise pollution and environmental infractions. The enforcement, which occurred recently, is part of the state's broader efforts to curb businesses causing disturbances and violating environmental regulations. Lagos has been ac -
Fake Farm Investor, Ogunbo Oyindamola Arrested For Defrauding Lagos Businessman, Michael Ayodeji Of N20 Million
Ogunbo Oyindamola, a suspected fraudulent farm investor, has been arrested by operatives of the Force Investigation Department (FID) at the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos. Oyindamola stands accused of defrauding businessman Michael Ayodeji of N20 million under false pretenses.Oyindamola, who was charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court, alle -
Court Adjourns Lagos Businessman, Olutoye Remi-John’s N39 Million Fraud Case To January 2025
The Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the trial of Lagos-based businessman, Olutoye Remi-John, until January 14, 2025. Remi-John, the Director of TRJ Company Limited, faces charges of conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretence, and the conversion of N39 million.The charges against Remi-John stem from an alleged fraudulent transaction -
“Edo Is Not Lagos, You Cannot Rig” — Atiku Warns APC
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has issued a stern warning to the opposition against any attempts to manipulate the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speaking at the grand finale of the PDP’s campaign rally in the Ekemwan area of Edo State on Saturday, Atiku str -
One Dead, 10 Injured In Tragic Accident On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
One person was killed, and ten others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a traffic accident involving a Mazda bus on the Saapade bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday afternoon.The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement released from Abeo -
Lagos State Govt Hikes Boarding Fees To N100,000 From N35,000 Amid Economic Hardship
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has raised the boarding fees for public schools in Lagos State from N35,000 to N100,000 per term, marking a nearly 300% increase. This development comes as families continue to grapple with the rising cost of living across the country.The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education issued a
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